Chapter 438 The Only Existence

The elevator requires the pupils to unlock before the door can open and go down. Lu Tingchuan fainted, and it would be impossible for him to let her out when he woke up.

Even if she could go down now, Lu Tingchuan's men were waiting for her below, and she would be helpless.

Now she is like a bird trapped in a cage. If she flies out, there will be a net covering the entire sky and she can be shot to death at any time.

Shen Zhichu stood in front of the French window, looking at the patrolling shadows below, and clenched his hands tightly on the window.

She returned to Lu Tingchuan, tied his legs with his tie, and began to check if he had a cell phone.

I don’t know if he knew about this situation in advance and didn’t bring his cell phone at the beginning. Without internet and communication tools, she was afraid that she would be locked up here and die.

There are only two possibilities: one is to take Lu Tingchuan away, and the other is to wait for someone outside to rescue her.

The second option is obviously more reliable. She hasn't returned and can't be contacted. Uncle Sun will definitely notice something is wrong.

The only thing she could do now was to protect her own safety and prevent Lu Tingchuan's men from doing anything to her.

Shen Zhichu looked at Lu Tingchuan who was tied to the chair, and hatred rose in her heart. She hated Lu Tingchuan no less than Li Jingshen.

Putting aside the harm he had done to her, it was he who killed Bai Qiu and he who destroyed Shen Qing.

Shen Zhichu grabbed Lu Tingchuan's hair and forced his head up, while his other hand grasped his neck, as if he could kill him with just a little more force.

Shen Zhichu's reason was not devoured by hatred. If she killed Lu Tingchuan at this time, she would really not be able to escape.

Shen Zhichu lowered his hand and let go of Lu Tingchuan, then turned around and sat on the sofa, curled up with his head resting on his knees.

Bai Qiujing, I want you to come and save me.

Didn't you say that you would be the first to come to my side as soon as I have any problems? When will you come?

Even though this place has changed completely, it still brings back too many hateful and painful memories for her.

………

After Bai Qiujing separated from Shen Zhichu, he called the hotel room he had booked earlier and said he couldn't go.

He had an injury on his hand and couldn't drive, so he was picked up and dropped off by a driver. After his embarrassing escape, he began to regret that he shouldn't have left Shen Zhichu there alone.

But if he were to go back, he didn't know how to face Shen Zhichu, so he simply called Sun Li to inquire about the situation.

"Miss Shen just called me and said she went back first..."

"I see..."

Sun Li was a little surprised but didn't ask much. After Bai Qiujing knew that Shen Zhichu had gone back alone, he hung up the phone in a restless mood, feeling vaguely uneasy in his heart.

This feeling of uneasiness continued until he returned home and locked himself in his room again.

Bai's mother was a little surprised to see him back so early. Logically, Bai Qiujing had been secretly preparing to celebrate the successful completion of his first drama with Shen Zhichu since yesterday. He even went to the set to pick someone up today, so he shouldn't be back so early.

Besides, shouldn't you be happy to see the person you like? Why are you locked in your room and not coming out?

After the last time Bai Qiujing secretly pulled out a tooth, Bai's mother no longer dared to let him stay alone in the room.

Bai's mother first asked the servant to check the situation, and was relieved when she confirmed that Bai Qiujing did not bring any dangerous items in.

She walked to the door of Bai Qiujing's room and stared at the closed door. After hesitating for a moment, she reached out and knocked.

"Qiu Jing."

No one answered her from inside.

Bai's mother knocked on the door again, and this time Bai Qiujing answered her.

"What's up?"

"Can Mommy come in?"

There was a sudden silence from inside. Bai's mother tried the doorknob and found that the door was not locked. She gently pushed the door open. The curtains were not opened, and only a faint light shone in from the edge. The room was very dark.

As soon as Bai's mother walked in, she saw Bai Qiujing leaning against the head of the bed.

"Qiu Jing."

Bai Qiujing buried his head and couldn't see his expression clearly. His cell phone was at his feet, and the screen showed a call message from Shen Zhichu.

It seems that the problem lies with Shen Zhichu.

Bai's mother discovered that there was a problem in the relationship between Bai Qiujing and Shen Zhichu when Bai Qiujing had his teeth pulled out.

Bai Qiujing has a calm personality and is used to doing his own thing in the entertainment industry. Few people can affect his mood.

Even if Bai's mother racked her brains, she couldn't figure out what the conflict between them was that made him pull out his teeth.

But love is a matter between two people, so she shouldn't interfere.

"Didn't you book a hotel at noon today to celebrate Zhichu's filming? Why are you back so early?"

Bai Qiujing whispered, "No."

"Did something happen between you?"

Bai Qiujing didn't say anything.

Bai's mother sighed, then squatted down and sat on the ground with her back against the bed, close to Bai Qiujing.

"Can you talk to Mom?" Bai's mother tried to get as close to Bai Qiujing as possible. Seeing that he didn't show any rejection, she raised her hand and touched the back of his head, comforting him over and over again. Her movements were very gentle, and Bai Qiujing's heart softened. She bit her lip and said in a hoarse voice, "Mom, if Dad married you as a substitute for someone else, you would..."

"He dares!" Before Bai Qiujing could finish his words, Bai's mother interrupted him with a loud shout, "If he dares to do that, I will break his legs!"

Father Bai, who was twenty kilometers away, shuddered inexplicably. He looked at the pitch-black sky outside the window. It seemed that the weather was about to change.

Bai Qiujing instantly let down his guard after hearing his mother's yell.

"I'm just saying, using an analogy..."

Bai's mother was not stupid either, and she immediately discovered the crux of the problem.

Bai Qiujing doesn't like to use metaphors, and he specifically pointed out the word "stand-in".

"Whose substitute did Zhichu take you for?"

Bai Qiujing's body stiffened.

Bai's mother stopped stroking the back of his head, thought for a moment, and said, "That shouldn't be the case. My son is so outstanding, how could you become a stand-in? Whose stand-in are you? Do you have a photo?"

"No."

"Do you think Zhichu likes you because of who you look like?"

"It's not a feeling, it's just the way it is."

"What about that person?" asked Bai's mother.

Bai Qiujing said it succinctly with two words: "Dead."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and heavy.

"What era is this? Do you still believe in the body double thing? Those involved are often confused, while those who are on the sidelines can see things more clearly. Qiu Jing, do you really think Zhichu is with you now just because of someone else?"

"Isn't it?" Bai Qiujing sneered self-deprecatingly. "I used to think she liked me, but it wasn't until I saw a photo of the guy she liked that I realized she liked my smile and stared at my face in a daze. It was all because I looked like that guy, not because I was Bai Qiujing. Today I asked her if she could forget that guy and be with me, but she refused."

Bai's mother frowned, stood up and opened the curtains in the room, and turned on the light because there was not enough light.

Bai's mother stood in front of Bai Qiujing: "Qiujing raised his head and looked at me."

Bai Qiujing raised his head and was a little surprised by Bai's mother's expression. This was the first time in his memory that Bai's mother was so serious with him, as if he had made some big mistake.

"Aren't you forcing Zhichu by asking her to forget the man in her heart and be with you? Not to mention how that man died, the fact that he can exist in Zhichu's memory shows how much influence he has on her." Bai's mother squatted down and gently held Bai Qiujing's cheeks with both hands.

"What's scarier than growing old is forgetting, and what's scarier than forgetting is being forgotten. If Zhichu were to die one day, would you forget her if I asked you to?"

Bai Qiujing said on the spot: "How could she not be here?"

"People can't decide life and death, so who can guarantee to be with another person forever? But Qiu Jing, even after death, people can still live on in others' hearts. You can't stop someone from forgetting another person. That's too selfish."

Bai Qiujing stared at Bai's mother blankly, his eyes secretly red, like an abandoned puppy.

Bai's mother smiled and said, "As for Shen Zhichu's feelings, you don't have to worry about whether she's with you because of someone else. On the day you had the car accident, she ran to the hospital to see you without even changing her costume and makeup. This is enough to prove your position in her heart. You don't have to doubt your own specialness. You are unique in this world, the only one who exists."

Bai Qiujing gradually leaned his head in Bai's mother's arms, and after a long time he said "hmm".

"You should thank that person. It was because of his kindness to Shen Zhichu that we have such a good Zhichu. It is also because of him that you got to know Zhichu and were able to stand by her side. You should also remember the kindness others have shown you, and not remember the bad things they have done to you. That way you won't get tired."

"Mom." Bai Qiujing called out.

"Um?"

"Thank you."

Bai's mother laughed out loud. She nodded Bai Qiujing's head and said, "If you had told me earlier, maybe I wouldn't have had the tooth pulled. Forget it, just take it as a lesson. Remember to communicate more in the future. Don't lock yourself up in your room alone. Don't let your imagination run wild. If I were like you, I don't know how many times I would have divorced your father. You still have a long way to go in the future."

Bai Qiujing nodded. Just like Bai's mother said, he was confused and locked himself up, not communicating anything. In fact, if you think about it carefully, Shen Zhichu's attitude towards him was not at all because of the person named "Bai Qiu".

He and Shen Zhichu had known each other for several months, and had come step by step together. How could he suddenly forget Shen Zhichu's figure taking care of him in the hospital and her worried eyes?

The lock in his heart suddenly popped open, and Bai Qiujing grabbed his hair. He was so stupid that he only realized it now.

Li Jingshen and Lu Tingchuan were clearly jealous of his relationship with Shen Zhichu and wanted to alienate them, but he was so stupid that he almost fell for their trick!

Bai's mother picked up the phone and handed it to Bai Qiujing: "Zhichu is still waiting for you, call her quickly."

"Um."

Bai Qiujing unlocked his phone, and the page was still on Shen Zhichu's phone number column. He pressed it directly, and the call rang. After more than ten seconds, a system tone came.

——"Sorry, no one answered the call you dialed."

"Is Zhichu busy with something?"

"Maybe..."

What could be going on at this hour? Bai Qiujing glanced at the time. It was four in the afternoon. Was he still sleeping at this hour?

Bai Qiujing called again, and this time the system prompt tone changed to "Calling now."

"Is she mad at you?"

Bai Qiujing's face turned cold in an instant. He stood up, and his dark eyes were filled with hostility.

"Something happened to Shen Zhichu."

Bai Qiujing had a premonition of crisis. Since no one answered the phone, she might be busy with something. But when he made a second call, the call was hung up directly. This was not like Shen Zhichu's style.

Her cell phone may not be with her.

"Mom, I need to borrow a few people to go find Zhichu. She might be in danger."

Bai's mother's expression instantly turned serious. This matter could not be delayed, so she immediately sent someone to investigate and followed Bai Qiujing to find Shen Zhichu.

Bai Qiujing wanted to check Shen Zhichu's cell phone signal, but the other party was obviously on guard and turned off his phone.

Sitting in the car, Bai Qiujing was angry and anxious. If he hadn't left Shen Zhichu behind at that time, she might not have gotten into trouble. It was his carelessness that harmed her.

"Pa!" Bai Qiujing slapped himself hard. This slap woke him up. He almost forgot about Sun Li.

Sun Li was the bodyguard he introduced to Shen Zhichu. His main job was to protect Shen Zhichu's safety, so it was impossible for him to take no precautions.

Bai Qiujing ignited a glimmer of hope, called Sun Li and told him what had happened.

"Don't worry, she'll be fine. I have her location here."

The location is hidden in the ring. As long as Shen Zhichu doesn't take it off, he can find her location.

Sun Li did not dare to delay for a moment and quickly searched to find the location. He forwarded the location to Bai Qiujing and then rushed over.